• World Gospel Mission Celebrates 100th Anniversary

  An international missionary-sending organization founded by missionaries to China is celebrating its 100th anniversary this week.

• Report: Young Evangelicals, Progressives Have Connection Points

  There are “significant opportunities” for young white evangelicals and progressives to find common ground on hot-button social issues, a new report shows.

• White House Thanks Christian Author for Pro-Father Efforts

  The White House sent a letter of commendation to Christian author D.J. Young ahead of Father’s Day to thank him for all the work he has done and continue to do as an advocate and supporter of responsible fatherhood.

• Anti-Prayer Day Billboards Target Evangelical Stronghold

  Billboards challenging the National Day of Prayer are erected in Colorado Springs, the home of the prayer day’s task force and other evangelical organizations.

• Solemn Mood at National Day of Prayer Event

  Despite a few jokes by speakers to lighten the mood, the National Day of Prayer event at Capitol Hill on Thursday was solemn. Both speakers and the audience seemed acutely aware of the pushback to the prayer day that was officially established in 1952. Though NDOP was created nearly 60 years ago, speakers repeatedly pointed out the long tradition of prayer in the country’s history dating back to the founding fathers.